You can cover a textured ceiling without removing it by applying a skim coat directly over the existing texture, which smooths it into a flat, paint-ready surface while leaving the original popcorn material undisturbed underneath. At KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting, this skim-coat-over-texture service costs $8.50/sqft, since working around and stabilizing old texture takes more prep, patience, and material than a straightforward removal job.

Before we skim over any ceiling installed before the mid-1980s, we recommend testing for asbestos, since chrysotile asbestos was commonly mixed into ceiling texture until then. Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before disturbing suspect material, though removal itself isn't mandated by law, and the Ontario Building Code doesn't regulate popcorn ceilings specifically. We coordinate third-party asbestos testing at cost, typically $300–$500, with no markup.

Since covering costs more than removing, most homeowners find full removal (from $4.50/sqft) the smarter long-term investment. Call us at (519) 729-7394 for a free quote. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Google Reviews